Surgical Site Infection Arising from the Operating Room

GÜL A., Sengul T., Kirkland-Kyhn H.

NURSING CLINICS OF NORTH AMERICA, vol.60, no.1, pp.143-152, 2025 (SCI-Expanded) identifier identifier identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 60 Issue: 1
  • Publication Date: 2025
  • Doi Number: 10.1016/j.cnur.2024.07.003
  • Journal Name: NURSING CLINICS OF NORTH AMERICA
  • Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Social Sciences Citation Index (SSCI), Scopus, ASSIA, AgeLine, CINAHL
  • Page Numbers: pp.143-152
  • Istanbul Kültür University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

Many intraoperative risk factors contribute to the development of SSIs. Infection prevention interventions are the most critical way to reduce surgical site infections. Preventing SSIs will reduce associated morbidity, mortality, and health care costs. Prevention of SSIs in operating rooms should be a top priority. All surgical team members should prioritize taking preventive measures to reduce the risk of infection for every surgical patient.